Manufacturing Production Operator

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Operator

Location: Portland, OR (97210)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $18-19/hr plus 15% night shift differential

Schedule: 2 Day shift openings and 2 Night shift openings, both on a 12-hour Pitman Schedule (2-2-3 Shift)

About the Opportunity:

Individuals in this position set-up and operate production equipment for the processing of silicon wafers.  These individuals may also prepare tools and other materials for use or consumption in that processing.  Supplies and various forms of silicon (poly chunks through finished wafers) are handled for the purposes of loading machines/containers, inspection, and measurement.   Processing instructions are obtained from various sources and processing results are recorded in manual and electronic media.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:
Demonstrate competency to set up, load, and unload equipment. Monitor equipment settings and operation by comparing actual settings to targets and making adjustments as needed.
Read, understand, and follow equipment-operation procedures, order-processing instructions, graphs, and charts.
Demonstrate ability to perform multiple related or unrelated tasks simultaneously and/or sequentially, to operate a variety of machines, or to operate multiple pieces of equipment at one time if required.
When required to handle hazardous materials, follow written procedures and wear dictated personal protective equipment.
Perform all required tasks safely.
Visually inspect and/or measure wafers and other materials. Identify defects or problems.  Accept, reject, or rework materials.
Wear approved cleanroom garments and follow approved cleanroom protocols if assigned to work in a controlled, ultraclean area.
Maintain statistical process control (SPC) of required product-tracking and equipment data in manual and/or electronic format. Chart SPC data and calculate limits.
Find and enter information in Workstream.
Clean production equipment and work areas.
Communicate product and equipment status to others.
Meet certification requirements for positions in assigned work area.
Responsible for understanding the hazards in the workplace, including hazardous waste handling and awareness. Required to remain up to date on applicable trainings.
Work an 11.5-hour shift, which includes weekends, holidays, and occasional scheduled overtime.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

What Sets You Apart:

1. Basic written and oral communication skills in English.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, & determine relative magnitudes).
3. Demonstrated systematic problem-solving techniques.
4. Basic computer skills.

Additional Information:

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.